Plating Technician

Summary

A Plating Technician responsible for dismantling, prepping, plating, and reassembling equipment associated with broad face and narrow face coppers. A Plating Technician will work on other equipment throughout the shop as needed.

At SMS group, our people are our greatest asset. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that promotes a culture of innovation, growth, and inclusion. We offer company events, activities, and opportunities to participate in charitable initiatives that benefit the communities where we are located.

• Report and/or correct all unsafe conditions immediately
• Perform all necessary tasks associated with electroplating operations including but not limited to the following: scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of plating solution, tanks, pumps, filters and other equipment associated with the process. Performance of work is under direct supervision.
• Preparation of parts: hand finishing, masking and installation of hangers and contacts.
• Pre-treatment of parts: removal of grease, oil, and residues utilizing chemical or cleaning solutions.
• Plating parts: operating overhead crane to submerge part into plating tank.
• Unmask parts after removal from plating tank.
• Perform housekeeping in area of responsibility (AOR)
• Provide directions to entry level employees
• Verify correct plating thickness per specification.
• May drive a fork truck and/or crane, once certified.
• May perform heat test on all parts to insure adhesion.
• Travel to other locations may be required.
• All other duties assigned at Management’s direction.

The right candidate will be on 1st shift which is 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. until trained. Once the candidate is trained, then he/she will go to second shift 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

• Competitive compensation
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid holiday time
• 401k with company match
• Tuition reimbursement program

SMS group is an industrial equipment manufacturer for the steel industry. We design, build, and service equipment and steel plants across the globe with a strong technical services/machine shop network in North America.

SMS group Inc, is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identity or other categories protected by law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and physical capacity profile test.